Democratic Strategists Talk Ongoing Fight To Raise Minimum Wage
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maria Cardona and David Sirota about the divide in the party over how to pursue a federal minimum wage increase.
Politics & Government
House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Plan; Biden Calls For 'Quick Action' From Senate
The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate.
Report Tying Saudi Crown Prince To Jamal Khashoggi Killing Tests U.S. Alliance
By releasing intelligence tying Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden is toughening U.S. posture toward the kingdom.
Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making the global rounds virtually, with Canada and Mexico as his first stops.
Week In Politics: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package
The Saudi crown prince may escape punishment for his order to kill a columnist. A pandemic relief package is moving through Congress. Donald Trump remains popular with conservative activists.
'Amend' Brings History Of The 14th Amendment To Life
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Larry Wilmore about his new Netflix docu-series, Amend: The Fight for America," about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Sicknick was injured while fending off the mob of Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. He died the following evening from his injuries.
Biden Arrives In Houston To Check On Recovery From Deadly Winter Storms
President Biden is visiting Texas one week after he officially declared a major disaster in the state, which has been reeling from record cold, power outages and a water crisis.
Syria Airstrikes Resurface Lawmakers' Questions Over Presidential Authority
Some Democrats raised a longstanding debate over presidential vs congressional reach. The administration called the attacks proportionate and said it had briefed congressional leaders ahead of time.
CPAC Presenters Include A Number Of Trump Allies And Trump Himself
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lanhee Chen, a fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, about the annual Conservative Political Action Conference and the conservative movement after Trump's presidency.